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Nutrition Facts
Citrus Beef with Avocado
Amount per Serving
Calories
577
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
19
g
Cholesterol
 
102
mg
34
%
Sodium
 
259
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
1649
mg
47
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
 
7938
IU
159
%
Vitamin C
 
139
mg
168
%
Calcium
 
100
mg
10
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Citrus Beef with Avocado

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil divided
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon grass thinly sliced, optional
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steak Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak trimmed
  • 2 cups sweet mini-peppers orange, yellow, red, sliced
  • 2 fresh avocados peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup Italian parsley coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped

Instructions

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl with half of the sesame oil; mix well.
  • Slice flank steak in half lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Place beef and half of the dressing mixture in medium bowl and mix well.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Add remaining sesame oil and cook peppers for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook until only slightly pink, about 4 minutes. Remove mixture from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine avocados, parsley, tomatoes, and romaine with remaining vinaigrette.
  • Portion lettuce mixture, top with beef and peppers, and serve.